Bachelor of Arts in Theatre
Pineville, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2024
TUITION FEES
USD 9,795 / per semester *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* 19 or more credit hours flat fee + $612 per credit hour for every hour over 18
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Introduction
Theatre Arts majors will find careers onstage and behind the scenes of productions both large and small. Theatre Arts majors can apply their ability to analyze scripts, interpret and research the historical context of characters, and communicate effectively and clearly. The education that Theatre Arts majors will gain here at Louisiana Christian University will make them invaluable assets to any production team. Listed below are some common careers that Theatre Arts majors can expect to find.
- Performing Artist in Theatre and/or Film
- Theatre Teacher
- Stage Director
- Stage Manager
- Scenic/Costume/Lighting Designer
- Theatre Production Management
Curriculum
Central Curriculum Requirements:
- CC 100 College Connection I
- CC 102 College Connection II
- CA 150 Modern Communication
- EN 101 Composition I
- EN 102 Composition II
- EN 200 Literary Perspectives: Survey of British Literature or
- EN 201 Literary Perspectives: Survey of American Literature
- HP 100 Personal Fitness
- Health and Physical Education Activity (Choose any HP course numbered 101-120, HP 195, or HP 196.) 1 hr
- HI 104 Western Heritage
- HI 105 American Heritage
- CJ/HI/PS 225 American Government and Politics 3 hrs
- RL 105 Survey of the Bible
- RL 106 Interpreting the Bible
- RL 305 Christian Worldview
- TH 200 Theatre Appreciation
- Spiritual and Cultural Enrichment CR (Every semester of full-time registration)
Foreign Language
(Choose one of the following)
- FR 101 Elementary French I
- SP 101 Elementary Spanish I
- GK 223 Elementary Greek I
- HE 223 Elementary Hebrew I
Total: 3 hrs
Mathematics
(Choose one of the following)
- MA 101 Math for Liberal Arts
- MA 111 College Algebra
- MA 115 Precalculus
Total: 3 hrs
Natural Sciences Lecture and Lab
Must choose ES 103 for either the 3-hour Natural Sciences lecture requirement or with ES 104 lab to satisfy the 4-hour Natural Sciences lecture and lab requirement. If using ES 103 for the 3-hour Natural Sciences lecture requirement, choose one of the following related lecture and lab courses.
- BI 101 Introduction to Biology
- BI 102 Introduction to Biology Lab
- CH 131 Chemical Principles for Allied Health / Nursing
- CH 132 Chemical Principles for Allied Health / Nursing Lab
- ES 205 Introduction to Astronomy
- ES 206 Astronomy Lab
- ES 220 Introduction to Meteorology
- ES 221 Meteorology Lab
Total: 4 hrs
Natural Sciences Lecture
Must choose ES 103 for either the 3-hour Natural Sciences lecture requirement or with ES 104 lab to satisfy the 4-hour Natural Sciences lecture and lab requirement. If using ES 103 and 104 for the 4-hour lecture and lab requirement, choose one of the following courses.
- BI 101 Introduction to Biology
- CH 131 Chemical Principles for Allied Health / Nursing
- ES 205 Introduction to Astronomy
- ES 220 Introduction to Meteorology
- MA 101 Math for Liberal Arts
- MA 111 College Algebra
- MA 115 Precalculus
Total: 3 hrs
Social Science
(Choose one of the following)
- EC 221 Principles of Macroeconomics
- EC 222 Principles of Microeconomics
- GE 201 World Geography
- PY 220 Introduction to Psychology
- CJ/PY/SW 223 Social Problems 3 hrs
Total: 3 hrs
Total: 52 hrs
Theatre Arts Requirements:
- TH 191 Theatre Practicum (taken two times) 2 hrs
- TH 220 Voice and Articulation
- TH 230 Acting I: Technique
- TH 231 Acting II: Characterization
- TH 260 Stage Movement
- TH 291 Theatre Practicum (taken two times) 2 hrs
- TH 320 Voice for the Actor: Diction and Dialects
- TH 335 Principles of Theatre Production I
- TH 391 Theatre Practicum (taken two times) 2 hrs
- TH 401 Studio IV
- TH 421 Play Directing
- TH 422 Directing Lab
- TH 435 History and Dramatic Literature I
- TH 440 Acting III: Auditioning
- TH 445 Professional Aspects of Theatre Arts
- TH 491 Theatre Practicum (taken two times) 2 hrs
Total: 40 hrs
Minor:
Total: 15 hrs
Free Electives:
Total: 16 hrs
Total Degree Requirements: 123 hrs
Admissions
English Language Requirements
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